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North Korea fires off barrage of around 10 ballistic missiles, Seoul says
The weapons traveled about 340 kilometers before landing outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Four confirmed killed in crash of refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military says
The tanker crashed in an incident on Thursday involving another aircraft, which managed to land safely.
Source: The Japan Times
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The 49th Japan Academy Film Prize winners: Full list
Lee Sang-il’s kabuki epic “Kokuho” led this year’s ceremony. See every award recipient from Japan’s biggest movie night.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese government OKs gender equality plan featuring use of maiden names
It aims to submit legislation related to the sixth gender equality basic plan, which contains measures to be taken over the next five years, to the ongoing session of parliament.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. eases Russia oil sanctions to tame price surge, riling European allies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the waiver was a bid to stabilize global energy markets roiled by the Iran war.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese plum liqueur soaks up a new identity
Long viewed as just a sweet sip, "umeshu" is now getting the spotlight, thanks to a growing breed of producers who are showcasing the exciting possibilities of the beverage.
Source: The Japan Times
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Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
Why sit on a tarp when you can zoom through flowers on a 100-meter slide or risk falling into the trees from 370 meters in the air? Anyone traveling to and around Japan during the spring knows that th
Source: SoraNews24
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Anime revival screenings are having a moment
With anime fans flocking to theaters to revisit classics like “Tekkonkinkreet,” “Jin-roh” and “Macross Plus,” nostalgia is proving good business.
Source: The Japan Times
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‘Kokuho’ dominates Japan Academy Film Prize with 10 wins
Japan’s answer to the Oscars crowns Lee Sang-il’s kabuki drama after its historic box-office run.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to join Trump's Golden Dome project and expects missile requests
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will announce the latest plan when she meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington at a summit on March 19.
Source: The Japan Times
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